Boniface VIII Issues the Bull Unam Sanctam
At a glance:
- Series: Chronology of European History
- Categories: Government and Politics, Religion, Ethics, Law, Legal History, Courts
- Subcategories: Christianity, Christians, Churches, Catholic Church, Catholics, Laws, Acts, Legislation, Popes, Papacy, Cardinals
- Curriculum: Italian History, Medieval History/Middle Ages
- Geographical Location: Rome
- Date: November 18, 1302
Article abstract: Boniface VIII issues the bull Unam Sanctam after much division between the church and state, stating that the pope held supreme power over the state.
Summary of Event
After the death of Pope Nicholas IV in 1292, the papacy remained vacant for more than two years because of factionalism within the College of Cardinals. The Colonnas, a leading family in Roman politics, included two cardinals, James and Peter, who represented French interests, whereas their opponents, the Orsini, favored a Roman or Italian pontiff. The issue was resolved...
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